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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1962
Page
1
A weary traveler narrator recalls a spiritual journey and a mysterious child’s cry that transforms loss into peace. A question lingers about the child’s guardian, imagining a rabbi or physician among the gentle, hopeful people who care for the sleeping infant.
The banquet drew a full house as tickets sold out days before the event. Speakers recalled past gridiron stars and highlighted two Christian teammates for their example and leadership.
Frankly Speaking notes three year record of straight A’s by Sy Prenk Wisner and praise for John Kelly on passing a California state exam. The column muses on weather, drought, rain, and local hopes for new industry in Shafter.
A column notes that Uncle Sam Christmas stamps capture broader public mood beyond religious lines as the United States continues to reflect seasonal themes. The piece hints at further discussion continuing on Page.
A church pageant is planned at St. Mark's Church on December 23. The event invites parishioners and neighbors to join in carols and performances celebrating the season.
Dr Glenn Puder will speak as master of ceremonies at the chamber of commerce installation. Tickets cost 2.50 each from the chamber office on James street or from board members. H W Pat Kelly to become president succeeding Art Hemingson. Frank Wisner to be vice president. The talk topic is The Road Ahead.
The Sunday School Superintendent Calvin Goehring will lead the church Christmas program with staff including Miss Virginia Bender Mrs Betty Morrison Mrs Elsie Warren Victor Bender and Robert H Merz The 11 00 am Christmas morning service will be conducted by Minister Melvin B Nowhof with the message Born the Son of the Highest.
Allen and neighbors are invited to attend the annual Christmas Story Hour at the Shafter branch on Friday at 10 a.m. The event will feature Christmas season stories told and carols sung as the Yule season is ushered in.
The Annual Sunday School Christmas Program at First Baptist Church is scheduled for Friday December 21 at 7 30 p m The program titled The Heart Of Christmas features leading roles by Nancy Sutherlin Robert Smith and daughter Debbie with children and young people from each Sunday School department The event is organized by Sunday School superintendent and Rev Dale B Klint pastor with community invitation set forth
Payment must be made by the deadline to avoid a 10 percent penalty. After that time, the official said, a penalty applies.
John Kelly completed months of study and after a delayed state bar exam result on Monday entered Stanford Law School on a scholarship. He and his wife Elaine live in Bakersfield with children Mike and Shawn, as he plans to open a local office after graduation.
The Shafter Press schedules move up one day for next week with all news and pictures due by noon Saturday. The paper will print Monday instead of Tuesday and distribute Wednesday.
A series titled Keys to Survival plans television broadcasts starting January 6 at 2 30 pm with simultaneous airings to maximize viewership. National state and local groups promote the effort and P T A units help distribute information to families. Parents are asked to view at home or in groups and return a participation form to the school. Further dates will be announced.
Publicity chairmen and residents are urged to share holiday news with the Press. Contact anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for notices and community updates.
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